Puppy's first week at home! | Rocket

[@GrowingUpBlue]

Hi everyone! Thanks for watching! :) Do you remember what it was like the very first day you brought your puppy home? Let me know your puppy stories in the comments below!!

[@krlosgavidia]

how old was he on this video?

[@Redwarfa]

I remember bringing my stud dog home at 6weeks.Jellendore bold Zac was about 5 kilos at 6 weeks His half brother jellendore blue drift won challenge dog at the royal Easter show,the biggest show in Australia Those slippery floors ruin your dogs leg tendons, especially when they are growing

[@marleysmommy]

I found my heeler in the trash when she was only 4 weeks old. I had nothing for a puppy since i wasnt exactly looking for a dog but cuz she was so little she slept on my chest on the couch for the first week I had her. Serious bonding during that first week. By the time she was 7 weeks old she was potty trained, had the basic obedience commands down solid and crate trained. She's 9 years old now and I shouldn't be, but I'm still amazed at how wicked smart she is. She understands complex concepts that I didn't think dogs were capable of. That's a cattle dog for you! She's my whole world and my everything!

[@boneymoroney3541]

Love seeing cattle dogs thriving in the U.S.A. I've had 3 from pups all living well into their teens. Plus a dingo (Boris, 17). All were so special and easily trained and I now have a rescue red heeler from the pound. She was a street stray about 2 years old who was never owned or trained. I've had her 4 months now and all she needed was love and confidence. Now she does everything I ask with a huge smile. So intelligent.

[@GrowingUpBlue]

Wow! I feel like that's what most of these dogs need---love and confidence. That's crazy that you had a dingo too! Thank you for sharing that with me!

[@mmoser9483]

My last heelers were rescues and lived to be 16, and turned out be as smart and willing to do anything I wanted them to do, and just by talking to them, I never needed spend time "training" them, they just learned to listen and trust and did whatever I wanted.

[@GrowingUpBlue]

@@mmoser9483 Wow! 16 years old!

[@monkeybearmax]

They are the second most euthanized dogs in the 🇺🇸 not exactly thriving here. Too many backyard breeders looking to make a quick buck on a dog most people should never ever own

[@markmclaughlin4801]

Lovely pup. Handsome too

[@angelawashburn8820]

I have a blue heeler and she’s a crazy girl!!! I can’t wait to see more of Rocket. He’s a gorgeous little guy.

[@GrowingUpBlue]

Thanks for watching! :) Isn't he adorable? Our female red heeler puppy Bindi is definitely more crazy compared to him! lol

[@1bam1productions]

Absolutely incredible how intelligent he is already

[@ledfloyd9035]

I've got a 7 year old heeler. The puppy years can be a bit challenging but I'm so happy I got him. Once they learn what is and isn't acceptable they're the greatest dogs you can have.

[@GrowingUpBlue]

Rocket is absolutely amazing. He is so smart and so sensitive!

[@toddkissel1844]

So glad Rocket is adjusting well! I can’t wait to meet Ziggy soon!

[@susanmoore5845]

Best dog .they are very loyal

[@spetzie5]

I grew up with blue healers and let me tell you, if you have kids and your blue heeler bonds with them, they will be the most protected kids on the planet. Those dogs would have mauled someone before they ever hurt me. I still have blue heelers and they are fantastic with my 10 year old son.

[@lulu_rox]

Rocket is doing so well!! What a great puppy!!

[@GrowingUpBlue]

Yes, he is!

[@kelljA]

Finally get my blue puppy in two weeks (lost my last one 5 years ago).... I miss having a blue in my life.... Aussie Blue Dog in aussie backyard..

[@GrowingUpBlue]

I'm sorry about your loss, but I'm so happy you're getting another blue! They're a lot of work, but the BEST.

[@revejmal]

How old was your heeler when he passed?

[@alexleon1694]

I would die for rocket tbh

[@GrowingUpBlue]

Same.

[@kickingitwithlondyn9901]

My cousins bsf use to have a orange tabby cat named rocket rip……he fell off the balcony

[@jenparrk]

Friendly tip to not walk your dog outside of your home until 2 weeks after their second set of shots + their at least 6 months. This is what I've been told by some of my Vet tech friends

[@TimmyCramer]

Awesome! Just lost Cosmo my 13 yr old blue heeler. He lived an amazing life. Rescued Dakota a 5 month old heeler 2 weeks ago....such great dogs!! Timmy C Arizona

[@michaelcox7651]

I’m getting my ACD puppy in two weeks! This video had such great tips and I can’t wait to see more!

[@GrowingUpBlue]

How exciting! They're a handful, but the best!

[@BlindSin]

I’m also getting a ACD puppy in two weeks! So excited! 🐾☺️

[@GrowingUpBlue]

@@BlindSin Yay!! What are you going to name your pup??

[@BlindSin]

@@GrowingUpBlue he’s home now! His name is Lorenzo ☺️💙

[@GrowingUpBlue]

@@BlindSin That's such a cool name! I hope you're doing well with him home now!

[@ONEOFONEJMONEY]

Can’t wait to get my baby boyyyy

[@peacebewithyou81]

O my gosh so so cutie pie 🐶

[@gerryPottsJr-yz5gn]

So adorable like mine

[@aphmaaena9919]

I think he is by far the most chill, least energetic blue heeler I've ever seen, hehehehehe.. but still very cute and adorable. ☺️💙 I hope you stay healthy..

[@goldenkangaroo4969]

Hes really doin good 👍, Me and my wife love your channel.

[@juliehenderson1672]

Too cute! Thank you for sharing!👍❤

[@moob7383]

He’s a lot more laid back than ours at 8 weeks. We just got our boy yesterday and the first night was 100% fireball with two hour naps in between.

[@marlam6681]

Thank you for saying that because our 8 week old is literally running circles and pouncing on everything and everyone 🤣

[@user-el1qd8vy6j]

My moms friend rescued an abandoned dog after a guy just left her on the streets. She was pregnant and soon after he took her in she had puppies. My mom and her husband decided to take in one of the puppies and she is so adorable. She loves everyone in the family and loves when anyone she knows visits. She is always hearding my 5 year old sis and goes to work with my sis's dad. He does construction and landscaping and she helps him. Idk with what or how but she looks forward to going to work with him everyday.

[@kellybrackin9214]

He’s so cute! Mine is a red heeler and she’s so sweet. I love his Bentley mark on his forehead. Both my brother and sister have blue heelers.

[@bobnicholas5994]

My Blue heeler Amelia is going on 4 yo. When we brought her home she scratched, herded and started training me to be her pet. She is the sweetest and smartest dog I have ever had. I am fascinated how she always goes to sit where she can watch both my wife and me. Its an inate trait. I may be a bad owner but she doesn't go on mile walks etc. She frisbees in the backyard and runs after the squirrels. She seems satisfied with that, sleeping and wanting me to pet her..

[@GrowingUpBlue]

Amelia seems like a great dog, thank you for sharing! If she's happy, that's all that matters. :) Sounds like you're a very loving owner!

[@mk1photography62]

Hi I have an older GSD and for the future I have considered an ACD as intelligence wise they are similar. Thanks for all the videos very useful

[@GrowingUpBlue]

Heelers are the best! I've heard ACDs and GSDs are very similar too. Similar intelligence, but of course can also have similar training hurtles. :) I love cattle dogs though, they have amazing personalities!

[@mk1photography62]

@@GrowingUpBlue Do you think they are similair in nature ?

[@keithcastleberry3993]

Excellent!! THANK YOU!

[@jamessuriano7818]

Because rocket has new puppy teeth try softening his dry treats. he’s adorable!

[@GrowingUpBlue]

Thank you for the tip! Isn't he cute? We are currently softening Bindi's puppy food with a bit of water too. :)

[@TheVideoGuyfromOhio]

*cues Bluey theme*

[@suzonsafari1094]

Just got our 8wk old ACD Friday!

[@MimiandPappy2226]

Mine is kind of shy learning and getting used to everything so far. We just brought him home yesterday so he hasn’t had a lot of time to figure everything out yet.

[@jenniferrhodes7581]

Go Green! Getting my Texas Heeler soon 😊

[@markkrauss5994]

You should be a Penn State fan growing up blue

[@heritron75]

Hi great videos Question how he did on the separation from his family Did he cry If he did how wha you did? I need some help on my first blue heeler thank you 😊

[@GrowingUpBlue]

Hi Eri! Rocket and Bindi did both cry for the first night at home in their crate. I think it was probably a mix of separation anxiety, confusion, and the unknown, but for both Rocket and Bindi we slept on the floor next to their crate for the first few nights. If they cried, we just stuck our fingers in the crate to let them know we were there, and it generally calmed them down enough to put them back to sleep. We also tried a ticking clock outside of their crate with both of them - the sound/rhythm is said to help calm them down too. Some people say its a similar tempo as the heartbeat of their littermates.

[@heritron75]

Thank you 😊 Thank you 😊

[@joegarza8527]

Hello, today is June 5,2021 and I just got my blue healer pup.

[@rtroyer33]

I watched until the end.

[@bryanscott1225]

I wish I could attach a picture.....All I can say is my living room is the place that my old boots go to die. I have an eight month old healer. I love the hell out of him, but, damn!

[@JohnDoe-ls1vd]

My Heeler was potty trained in one day, and she has NEVER been in a cage since I got her as a rescue. She is 5 months now, and doing great. Don't put your dog in a cage! Unless you want to be in there with them.

[@stephaniefryer5522]

when i got my dog it was night so he was to sleepy but now he is crazy

[@GrowingUpBlue]

Haha I feel like that's how puppies, especially heeler puppies, are! Sleepy and cute... but then crazy and cute!

[@mnstranger1135]

Im getting a heeler soon! To train to be my emotional support animal!

[@GrowingUpBlue]

That’s so great! :) What are you going to name them?

[@mnstranger1135]

Growing Up Blue im going to be naming him kovu! Your tips are so helpful in preparing! (:

[@GrowingUpBlue]

@@mnstranger1135 Kovu is an awesome name! Thank you for watching, I'm excited to hear more about Kovu!

[@mnstranger1135]

Growing Up Blue absolutely! Ill be posting vlogs on my youtube channel nxshiex

[@tylermaxwell820]

❤

[@anneliserene383]

We just got an ACD on Tuesday, she's 8 weeks old and a wee bit nippy. Do you have any advice for stopping this behavior?

[@GrowingUpBlue]

Yay! Congrats on your new pup! What's her name? And yes - firm and consistent "NO"s or "NO BITE" and redirection. Always replace your hands (or whatever is in her mouth) with a toy. She should learn that it's not okay to chew on you, but get lots of praise when she chews on her own toys! The nipping was pretty rough with Rocket for a few weeks, but with NOs and redirection we got there. :) Good luck!!

[@scottmichael543]

Takes alot of time and patience but persistence is the key as this breed is very smart.

[@mrsjackson5555]

How old was rocket when his ears stood straight up?

[@DHALLfamilyOZ]

How do we stop the nipping? Is it easy or takes time? Wondering if this would be the right fit for our family with two little kids.

[@chrissylvia1735]

What do you do on days you have to work all day

[@GrowingUpBlue]

Hi there! Thanks for watching. We've been lucky enough to be working remotely during this time, so we haven't had to leave the pups entirely alone just yet. We have still been working on crate training though, to make sure they're ready when that time does come. I do have an updated puppy schedule video that shows our routine now that they're much older. I hope that helps!

[@trueinfidel7321]

how many weeeks was he when you brought him home?

[@jessicadigiacomo2895]

good afternoon i am going to pick up my heeler this thursday and i just need to know what type of food do i feed her and what are some great ideas on trainning her in a trailer

[@christinamaples2234]

We just got our ACD Saturday and he's 8 weeks. How do you get them to not whine in their pen? He's not afraid of it, he just wants more spoiling.

[@GrowingUpBlue]

Hi Christina! Thank you for watching our videos and congratulations on the new puppy! What's their name? Some puppies will always whine for the first few minutes in their crate, it's the separation anxiety that sets in. Crate training is key though, and eventually hopefully your puppy will stop whining after just a few minutes, as opposed to 30 minutes. Practicing time in the crate should only be for a few minutes at first and then you let them out when their quiet, even if it is only for a second. Eventually you can build up the time that they're in the crate. You want them to feel that it is their safe place so putting in a safe treat like a stuffed kong or durable toy could help too.

[@christinamaples2234]

@@GrowingUpBlue Thank you. Actually he does great now. His name is Scout. Sometimes I have to just talk to him, then he just plops down and goes to sleep. Super funny. Now, working on the nipping.

[@GrowingUpBlue]

@@christinamaples2234 Scout is such a good name! They're so funny, but so smart! Hang in there- the nipping should get better soon! :)

[@valentinrivera9449]

Will the puppy get Parville before her his shots?

[@valentinrivera9449]

Being out in dirt

[@Kai-es1pl]

I'm getting a blue heelr puppy soon they are 2 weeks old right now we can't get them until they are 6 weeks old

[@GrowingUpBlue]

Congratulations! We picked up both of our heeler puppies when they were 8 weeks old. That's the age the breeder recommended for the pups to be ready.

[@hshamwow]

Do you leave your blue heeler pup in his crate through the night? Or do you wake up in the middle of the night to let them go outside to pee? PS Love your videos - thanks!

[@GrowingUpBlue]

Hi Hannah! Thanks so much for watching! :) Now that Rocket is 10 months old and Bindi is 6 months old, they've been sleeping in our bedrooms on their own beds on the floor. We do get up at about 5am for a potty break these days, but of course it varies by age. At 8 weeks old (when this video was) we were having Rocket sleep in his crate at night, then when he started crying we would let him out to go potty. A good rule to follow is a puppy can hold their pee for an hour for every month old they are, so a two month old puppy will be able to hold it for about two hours. I hope this helps! :)

[@martintorres2398]

Hey there I have a 6 weeks blue healer I’m doing the same thing u doing but every time I put him back to his crate his crying I need help

[@GrowingUpBlue]

Hi! 6 weeks is pretty young, crying in the crate seems like it would be normal. I wouldn't leave them in there crying for more than a few minutes, then take them out when they get quiet. I've found that crate training is all about slowly but surely getting them used to being in the crate and you being away. I'd try putting in a safe toy that they enjoy too!

[@Foodi370]

We got two blue healers last night and they aren’t really moving but they love pets and one of them is not coming downstairs

[@dallaslaton863]

How much puppy chow do I feed my pup? Also what kind of puppy treats do you recommend?

[@GrowingUpBlue]

Hi Dallas! Every puppy has their own nutritional requirements depending on the breed, age, and size so I'd recommend asking your vet for specifics! :) I will say though that we feed both Rocket and Bindi Purina Pro Plan Lamb and Rice Puppy Formula, and currently Rocket gets 1 1/2 cups per meal and Bindi gets 1 1/4 cup per meal. We feed 3 meals per day. For puppy treats, check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5XHq4hsgriBnsk It has all of my pups' favorite treats in it!!

[@debracarter7680]

Hi there I'm getting a Blue heeler myself but right now she's only 7 weeks old as of tomorrow Friday the 11th can you tell me how old this puppy is in this video. Also can also let me know how you keep the puppy out of the bushes there are some bushes alongside my house that I don't want her playing in cuz it'd be too hard to catch her I have three dogs she's already been over to visit five times and they all love each other but I'm having my friend foster her for me due to how young and little she is any tips for me?

[@DLCOSC]

Great Pup! Shanna is about to get birth to her puppies, I will share pictures!

[@GrowingUpBlue]

That's so exciting! I would love to see the puppies! You can share them with me on Instagram @growingupblue

[@joegarza8527]

So how old was Rocket when you brought him home

[@GrowingUpBlue]

8 weeks old! :)

[@joegarza8527]

@@GrowingUpBlue I'm going to get a blue healer pup, but I have to wait because the litter is not born yet

[@GrowingUpBlue]

@@joegarza8527 that’s how it goes, it seems! They’re in high demand but not that many litters where we’re at. So I feel like you always have to wait. That’s super exciting!

[@joegarza8527]

@@GrowingUpBlue I'm lucky because He's going to be a gift from a good friend of mine. The litter will be pure bred healers

[@GrowingUpBlue]

@@joegarza8527 oh wow, that’s super exciting!!

[@devinhite8804]

Is the jolly ball you have an 8” or 6”? Thanks! We just got a puppy!

[@_ja.ne_]

When did you start walking your puppy in the neighborhood? If you cross paths with another dog would you pick Rocket up? Thank you for all of your information videos!

[@yourdaum1]

My puppy is Australian cattle dog and his name is 'Rocket'. Such a coincidence

[@meanwhome]

Omg my cattle dog blue heeler is named rocket after the raccoon guardians of the galaxy

[@GrowingUpBlue]

Haha that's so awesome! We named our blue Rocket because of his attitude, but the Guardians of the Galaxy reference totally fits!

[@carlysworld9536]

How old is he

[@GrowingUpBlue]

In this video, he's 8 weeks old. In our most recent video, Rocket is 6 months old! :)

[@mmoser9483]

May I ask, what happened to Ziggy?

[@GrowingUpBlue]

Unfortunately, we were not able to bring Ziggy home with us. About a week before going to pick him up, he went to a vet appointment and the breeder found out that he had a genetic disorder that was beyond our ability to provide for. Our hearts were broken that we would not be able to care for him fully and give him the life he deserves. His breeder recommended that they keep him, and he is now living on a farm with a big pack of dogs to help him.

[@monicarogers1466]

Our vet told us not yo take her outside or even the front yard until she had all her shots because of parvo. Should we just take her out? She’s 10 weeks

[@joaogiardim6120]

A primeira semana é moleza! Quero ver conseguir manter sanidade mental após o 5° mês! Estou no 9° com os meus e a paciência está quase no fim. 24h querendo brincar e comer. Não dá pra ir em paz ao banheiro pq os pentelhos ficam esperando na porta.

[@jounikyy7715]

didnt u leave water in cage

[@marcoresendez8978]

i have 5 litle heelers and one adult female

[@laurawhite5013]

Victor's is a much better option

[@Savage.Stoner420]

U got any females???

[@Mav_F]

Why do you Americans crate your pets? And most of the crates are too small. Frankly I think crating pets are cruel just the same as clicker training. Get a kennel instead and under cover. I couldn't watch after you crated him 2 times in the first few minutes. Heelers are meant for crates.

[@laurawhite5013]

Purina is bad for your dogs. And Blue buffalo has had many recalls

[@TZ2nd]

Careful not to let your puppy swallow a tick when they’re itching, heard the turn into tapeworms when ingested

[@anatoliy8212]

Gosh, how you can feed your puppy with that Purina shit? Where is a real food? Imagine yourself eat every day dry crumbs! What is your liver gonna tell you after one day of that shit? It is a puppy he need a real red meat, eggs, minerals, calcium, and bone meal, milk and remember it got to be fresh no conservators including veggies and fruits and pis of lemon every day for disinfection of stomach at list first year. And only then your puppy will live long and happy live.

[@texasbradley]

My 9 week old blue healer is out of control and nip bites both me and my wife. This is our second healer so I'm taken by surprise how docile yours is. Tell me it gets better...